Company Overview
Group/Division
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Do you want to work on some of the most complex and cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic, global environment with strong career growth opportunities? If so, KLA is looking for talented Product Install Engineer to join our European installation team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our advanced systems are installed and operating to the highest standards at customer sites across the region.
Your Impact
As a Product Install Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of deploying KLA’s PVD, Etch and CVD tools. You’ll collaborate with multicultural teams and travel to some of the most advanced semiconductor fabs in the world. Your work ensures that our tools are installed correctly, validated thoroughly, and ready to deliver value to our customers. In addition to technical expertise, you must be confident in communicating directly with customers, understanding their needs, and ensuring their satisfaction throughout the process. You will be required to follow and work according to documented best known method, and you will have to document the work you perform. The position is based in the Grenoble with travel primarily within Europe.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Engagement & Planning
- Conduct pre-installation meetings to understand and document customer-specific requirements.
- Develop action plans to meet unique customer needs and validate deliverables.
Tool Installation & Integration
Perform full system installations to meet KLA specifications, including:
- Physical install and connection
- Precision alignment and calibration
- Wafer handler robot setup and teaching
- System-level calibrations and performance testing
- Applications verification and product wafer validation
Problem Solving & Issue Resolution
- Troubleshoot complex system issues using data analysis, abstract thinking, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Manage critical issues across multiple customer sites and regions.
Customer Validation & Satisfaction
- Lead post-installation meetings to verify tool performance and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Conduct application testing to confirm operational quality.
- Maintain strong communication through regular updates and escalation meetings.
Training & Knowledge Sharing
- Deliver training on new product installations to global customer support teams.
Your Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Engineering qualification e.g. NVQ, HNC or Degree etc.
- Proven experience in a hands-on Engineering role with Electrical and Mechanical experience
Technical Skills
- Familiarity with pneumatics, mechanics, electronics, radio frequency technology, metrology, and laser technologies is desirable.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across software, electronic, optical, and mechanical systems.
- Proficiency in computer systems and operating environments (e.g., MS Windows).
Soft Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
- Adaptable & flexible
- Willingness and availability to travel within the UK and Europe (approx. 70%). Occasional international travel maybe required.
Minimum Qualifications
Technical degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Very good written and verbal communication skills in English
Hold a full driver's license
We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
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Skills Required
- Engineering qualification
- Experience in a hands-on Engineering role
- Familiarity with various technical systems
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Adaptable & flexible
KLA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KLA and has not been reviewed or approved by KLA.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) plan with company matching and financial planning support. Student debt assistance and related financial benefits reinforce long-term savings and security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership programs include an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and broad-based RSU participation that extend equity beyond a narrow group. These elements complement competitive pay and bonuses to strengthen total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs span paid time off, paid company holidays, and paid volunteer time. Family care and bonding leave and back-up care services add flexibility during life events.
KLA Insights
What We Do
KLA develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.
